Jesus and Nicodemus

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He came in the hush of the silent night

Author: William Cushing
Tune: [He came in the hush of the silent night]
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 He came in the hush of the silent night,
For his soul had no rest within;
And he heard from the lips of the holy one,
Thou must be born again.

Refrain:
Thou must be born again, poor soul,
Thy heart must be cleansed from sin;
Thy will must bow,
And, with sweet control,
Thy Lord must reign within.

2 He came, for he knew that his only hope
Must be staid on the truth he heard;
And he knew that the voice in his heart that rang
Had come from Christ the Lord. [Refrain]

3 He came, for he longed for the peace that flows
From the joy of a purer life;
And he longed for a heart that was free from sin,
No more with God at strife. [Refrain]

Source: Joyful Lays: a new collection of songs, prepared and adapted for the Sunday School #103

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Author: William Cushing

Rv William Orcutt Cushing USA 1823-1902. Born at Hingham, MA, he read the Bible as a teenager and became a follower of the Orthodox Christian school of thought. At age 18 he decided to become a minister, following in his parents theology. His first pastorate was at the Christian Church, Searsburg, NY. He married Hena Proper in 1854. She was a great help to him throughout his ministry. He ministered at several NY locations over the years, including Searsburg, Auburn, Brookley, Buffalo, and Sparta. Hena died in 1870, and he returned to Searsburg, again serving as pastor there. Working diligently with the Sunday school, he was dearly beloved by young and old. Soon after, he developed a creeping paralysis that caused him to lose his… Go to person page >

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First Line:	He came in the hush of the silent night
Title:	Jesus and Nicodemus
Author:	William Cushing
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Ye must be born again
Copyright:	Public Domain